The HUKD home for Star Trek: Discovery

Right, so today is the day my fellow trekkies. Been gnawing away at the fingertips ever since the announcement in 2015 and more so these last few months from all the swirling rumours on whether it is to be held in Prime, Kelvin or a bit of an in-between (thanks to the CBS/Viacom/Paramount legals and licences).

From my perspective, this is exciting to see another trek series on the box again. Goes back to my TNG days after school. Reviews appear to be strong.

...and featuring numerous alien races which don't exist in an any of the …...and featuring numerous alien races which don't exist in an any of the earlier (filmed earlier, chronologically later) series.

Its strange the way they do it, i think its ego's always wanting to make their mark regardless of the original subject matter.

Judging by the trailer its going to be another time in klinon history they don't like to talk about.

Its strange the way they do it, i think its ego's always wanting to make …Its strange the way they do it, i think its ego's always wanting to make their mark regardless of the original subject matter.Judging by the trailer its going to be another time in klinon history they don't like to talk about.

Yes, it's the main thing which bugged me about Enterprise. If they wanted to introduce new aliens there were plenty of species which made brief appearances in the earlier series or films but which we knew virtually nothing about.

Is that the latest film in the Saw franchise, featuring a green duck in a nappy as the new Jigsaw?

25th Sep 2017

Here's a video that appeared on my feed a couple of weeks ago discussing the state of the galaxy in the new series and which alien races this fan believes could make an appearance. Thought it may be of interest to some.

Yes, it's the main thing which bugged me about Enterprise. If they wanted …Yes, it's the main thing which bugged me about Enterprise. If they wanted to introduce new aliens there were plenty of species which made brief appearances in the earlier series or films but which we knew virtually nothing about.

I read online this thing takes inspiration from game of thrones, i have no idea what that means I guess it means they are trying to attract a larger audience. I've never watched game of thrones.

25th Sep 2017

Just watched the first episode.The Vulcan HelloSoSo So far.A bit slow and not to much info on crew or universe yet.Not keen on the title sequence and music.

From the look of the sets, they're in the Kelvin Timeline.Be interesting to see how much they 'borrow' from the classic series, if anything!The look of the Kingons is slightly odd? Not sure where they're going there!

7 out of 10 so far, looks a major change of pace when ep3 starts next week . . .

...and featuring numerous alien races which don't exist in an any of the …...and featuring numerous alien races which don't exist in an any of the earlier (filmed earlier, chronologically later) series.

True dat. Problem already exists with this crew member that 'senses death'....

What I could only hope is that if they are going to create new Alpha Quadrant aliens then they need to keep it cannon. I can see a situation where a race gets significant involvement in a story arc only to leave us asking where the hell were they when something significant happened in trek 'history'.

I loved ENTERPRISE. It ran from 2001 - 2005. Due to a number of die-hard Trekkies and their endless moaning about the Trek universe continuity and what not, the show got bad reviews and got cancelled. If only this lot had kept their mouth shut, we wouldn't have had to wait 12 years for a Star Trek show!

26th Sep 2017

I enjoyed the first 2 episodes.

Very visually attractive.

I think that they served to set-up the rest of the season, which I think is why some may be a little disappointed.

It’s not quite in the style of previous generations of the show and has a different feel to it, so will take a period of adjustment.

The only poor thing that I found is the theme graphics and music, which is just not memorable.

Now that Jason Isaacs gets his chance to shine then I think the energy will build.

Shame about the early exit of Michelle Yeoh though as she makes a very good Captain.

If I have one real concern it is that the pushing of female lead characters may be done for the wrong reasons and could detract from the overall enjoyment of the show.

We had Janeway, who was excellent, so don’t really need to keep pushing any subliminal feminist themes.

Ah seems you right! thanks Looks like I miss read how its between the 2000 Enterprise and the original series (which sort of goes without saying since that enterprise is the very beginning! )

29th Sep 2017

With all the doubt at the beginning and the gestation problems/rumours, I too am glad with what I saw. There is also a healthy amount of positivity around it too from the fans and I agree, there does appear to be something of substance here that they can work with. Sci-Fi has moved on considerably both in TV shows and movies so it does feel like they have moved with the times too.

Visually, it's very pretty. Love the fact that the technical babble is still there and they hadn't thought there was a need to dumb it down. The sound and feel of trek are all there. There was a sense of long, drawn out formality in all the acting which is perhaps the norm in any pilot so I suspect we'll soon see the actors find their comfort zones in due course just like any other trek show. Even the 2min teaser of what's to come rivals the suspense of some Hollywood trailers.

Yup, very excited to see what they can do.

Pops

30th Sep 2017

Doing my best but so far- the two lead actresses can't act and wtf happened to the Klingons again! No suspense in any BS war storylines as we know the Klingons fought along side the federation against the dominion....now DS9 is how you put a ST series together!

30th Sep 2017

Timeline and tech wise - it's just ten years before Kirk no? So I am just saying it's same universe as new movies and ignoring issues with original series (but I'm not a Trekkie)

Timeline and tech wise - it's just ten years before Kirk no? So I am just …Timeline and tech wise - it's just ten years before Kirk no? So I am just saying it's same universe as new movies and ignoring issues with original series (but I'm not a Trekkie) i enjoyed it. Slow but not usual Star Trek TV slow.looking forward to the rest

Yes, this is set ten years before The Original Series. However, the new movies form a separate continuation and so aren't directly linked to any of the TV series, including Discovery.

Yes, this is set ten years before The Original Series. However, the new …Yes, this is set ten years before The Original Series. However, the new movies form a separate continuation and so aren't directly linked to any of the TV series, including Discovery.

How do you mean? I don't think that it's contradicting anything …How do you mean? I don't think that it's contradicting anything significant, is it?Certainly it's a different style of show, but to me it comes across as an evolution of the form rather than a contradiction.

Technology, style, special effects. Agree evolution but I'm not a Trekkie. So tbh I can just enjoy it as a seperate thing